Glosholm lighthouse, Maritime lighthouse in Porvoo, Finland.
The octagonal brick tower rises 16.3 meters with an 8.9-meter diameter on the southern tip of Glosholm Island in the Pellinge archipelago.
Built between 1832 and 1835 under Tsar Nicholas I's orders, the lighthouse guided ships until 1863 when the Söderskär Lighthouse took over navigation duties.
The tower structure influenced author Tove Jansson, who incorporated its design into the creation of the Moominhouse in her children's book series.
The remaining five-meter foundation of the lighthouse stands on Glosholm Island, accessible through private boat transportation from the Pellinge harbor.
The lighthouse transformed into a daymark after deactivation in 1863 and remained standing until its demolition during the Winter War in March 1940.
Location: Porvoo
Inception: 1832
Height: 16.3 m
GPS coordinates: 60.18639,25.83583
Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:19
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